Narrows, Virginia
Narrows: Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States
About
Narrows is a town located in the county of Giles in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,029 and a population density of 586 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,949 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Narrows
| Population : | 1,949 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Giles County |
| Postal code : | 24124 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 540 |
| Area : | 3.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,545 feet / 471 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:42:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 563 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Narrows is located at 37°19'53"N 80°48'40"W (37.3315100, -80.8111900).
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Official website of Narrows
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Narrows decreased by 4.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,029 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,019 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,002 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,997 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,980 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,968 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,974 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,963 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,966 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,952 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,949 | -0.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 22,174 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,531 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 22,655 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,482 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 93.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,887 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
Narrows zip code is 24124.
County name: Giles, County
fips: 51071
Intermont, Narrows, The Narrows, The Narrows of New River
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $170,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,160 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $456 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $760 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,731 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,342 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,025,373 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 630,949 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,939 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,971 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,902 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,485 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,073 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 873 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 29 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,328 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 193 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,082 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,231.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.45 |
Schools in Narrows
College & universities near Narrows, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237330 | Concord University | Athens (WV) | 24712 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Narrows, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Narrows
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Narrow Post Office | Narrows (VA) | 24124 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Narrows , Virginia town in Giles County, Virginia, United States with a population of 2,171 people.
Other cities in Giles County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Giles County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pearisburg | 2,620 | Town of the United States |
| Pembroke | 1,077 | Town of Virginia United States |
| Rich Creek | 738 | Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States |
| Glen Lyn | 97 | City in Giles County, Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Narrows distances to largest Virginia cities
